#137 - Chapter 137 Two major shipyards acquired! Receive military orders? Award of rank!
According to Chen Hao's plan, he would spend money to acquire a shipyard.
There are many shipyards in China that are struggling to make ends meet. Wouldn't acquiring one be a simple matter?
However…
General Wang provided a divine assist!
It's even better than his previous plan.
"You can resolve all those issues I mentioned?" Ning Fan couldn't help but be surprised.
"Yes."
Chen Hao nodded and handed him a Zhonghua cigarette: "Teacher Ning, would you be interested in being responsible for the technical aspect of the shipyard?"
He chose to become a teacher.
"I… really can?" Ning Fan's voice trembled.
Being responsible for the technology of the shipyard, isn't that the director of the technology department?
"An annual salary of 2 million."
Chen Hao smiled.
"What?!"
Ning Fan almost didn't believe his ears.
This is the year 2000!
Based on his previous income level as a lecturer, 2 million would probably be enough for him to… work for forty or fifty years!
…
Half an hour later.
Ning Fan's emotions finally calmed down, and he began to discuss the various subsequent problems he would face with Chen Hao in detail.
Suddenly!
Xiang Yan knocked on the door: "Chairman Chen, someone is looking for you."
"Please invite them in directly."
"Yes!"
The door opened.
General Wang, dressed in plain clothes, walked in.
When he saw Ning Fan, his expression obviously froze, and he hesitated to speak.
"Let me introduce you."
Chen Hao smiled and said: "This is Teacher Ning Fan from the Naval Architecture Department of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, this is… my family's uncle, surnamed Wang."
Even if Ning Fan became one of his own, some things could not be told to him.
"Hello, Mr. Wang."
Ning Fan stepped forward to shake hands.
"Hello, Teacher Ning."
General Wang shook his hand and looked at Chen Hao meaningfully: "Xiao Chen, both Hudong Shipyard and Zhonghua Shipyard are preparing for restructuring and reorganization—you can look for connections to see if you can buy them."
What is the real situation?
According to Chen Hao's memories from his previous life.
Hudong and Zhonghua, the two major shipyards, did merge and reorganize in 2001.
It is now October 2000.
The merger and reorganization may already be in the works.
General Wang cannot reveal his identity, and it is inconvenient to say many things directly. Chen Hao can understand.
But listening to Ning Fan…
"Mr. Wang!"
Ning Fan shook his head and smiled bitterly: "These large shipyards are all state-owned or central enterprises. Even if they are reorganized, they will never allow private enterprises to buy them at will."
A private individual buying a national-level shipyard?
Dream on!
"Just treat it as a try."
Chen Hao smiled: "Teacher Ning, since you agreed to join, I will have the legal department contact you."
"Okay!"
Ning Fan nodded.
An annual salary of 2 million!
Director of the technology department of a shipyard!
Only a fool would refuse.
At least, he doesn't have to worry about his mother's medical expenses anymore!
…
The two sides separated.
After Chen Hao came out of the small hotel, he quietly got into an Audi car.
Sure enough, General Wang was waiting in the car!
"Xiao Chen."
He said with a smile: "Originally, these two shipyards had plans to merge and reorganize. Since you want to enter the shipbuilding industry… that's perfect! The higher-ups directly approved it, and the two shipyards will be handed over to you!"
"Of course, they can't be given away for free, and you have to go through the formal process."
This is not a question of money.
Don't spend money?
The country gives you two shipyards?
Then what is your relationship with the country? Why is the country doing this?
This will bring hidden dangers instead!
"General Wang, you seem to… have something else to say."
Chen Hao smiled sheepishly: "I think what you are going to say next is something I don't want to hear."
It's just that, even if you don't want to hear it, you have to listen!
"After taking over the two shipyards, the basic equipment, technical workers, etc., are all existing."
General Wang smiled: "The higher-ups are helping you solve your urgent needs, right? So the higher-ups hope that you can allocate a small portion of your production capacity to take on some military orders."
Chen Hao's expression instantly stiffened.
In his previous life.
As a top military scientist, he was targeted by enemy countries and eventually his family was destroyed.
In this life, he will do his best to help the country improve its military industry, but only secretly and never expose himself!
It is right to serve the country.
Even letting him sacrifice is okay.
But!
Once he participates in military industry exposure, not only will he be in danger, but he may also harm the people around him!
Just as he was about to refuse, General Wang said again: "Considering your safety, the country will not let you directly get involved with the military industry."
"As long as you take military orders, you will be discovered sooner or later."
Chen Hao frowned.
"Spin-off!"
General Wang smiled: "These two shipyards used to build both civilian and military products. We will directly announce to the outside world that after the merger and reorganization of the two major shipyards, the commercial shipbuilding part will be sold to the outside world."
Military shipbuilding will be spun off and independent.
The requirement from above is that the spun-off military shipbuilding will still be controlled by Chen Hao secretly, and it will not be announced to the outside world.
From the outside world's perspective, Chen Hao only bought the civilian part.
In fact, he is also in charge of military shipbuilding and receives military purchase orders at the same time.
"Can you guarantee that it won't be leaked?"
Chen Hao frowned.
"I guarantee!"
General Wang nodded and said in a deep voice: "The military shipbuilding side will be completely separated from commercial shipbuilding, and it will be subject to the strictest control, and no information will be leaked—the National Security Agency will send a team to be stationed there for a long time!"
Chen Hao thought for a while, and finally nodded: "Once there is a sign of exposure, I will clear myself as soon as possible!"
"Don't worry, the country will deal with it immediately if there is any danger."
General Wang smiled.
Chen Hao's heart tightened.
That's not right!
There are many military shipbuilding enterprises in China.
At worst, let him guide the technology and let other military shipyards take orders, why bother doing this?
"Xiao Chen, now that you have agreed…"
General Wang took out a large box, opened it with a smile on his face: "As the head of a large military enterprise, this major general rank is very suitable for you—come! Accept it."
Damn it!
There was a set of military uniforms in the box.
On top of the military uniforms were two shoulder badges, the general stars shining!
"No…"
Chen Hao's face turned green.
Before, he chased Deng Xiaoyan to feed her.
Now.
The country is chasing him to feed him…
No!
This is not feeding, it is awarding a title!
By letting him take charge, the large military enterprise is used as a pretext to give him this military rank.
The problem is that, given his experience in his previous life, he is very resistant to this in his heart.
"I don't want it!"
He immediately refused, frowning: "Aren't you afraid that I will be exposed?"
"Your information will not enter the military."
General Wang's expression straightened: "Don't say the outside world, even the military can't find out that there is a general like you—your information is sealed in the Southwest Sea, and it is top secret, understand?"
"You have done too much for the country, and the higher-ups can't think of what to reward you with."
Chen Hao was stunned.
Suddenly, there was more emotion in his heart.
He was worried about being exposed because of this, so he showed special resistance, but the country did this to… express its gratitude to the meritorious officials.
In addition.
The country had already thought of his various concerns and solved them all in advance.
"General Wang, my business is done."
Perhaps in order to hide the emotion in his heart, he changed the subject: "Anyway, there is no need to wait until tomorrow, let's go see everyone now?"
"Okay!"
General Wang was overjoyed.
"Since the military shipbuilding is handed over to me, I do have an idea."
Before this.
Chen Hao only provided technical information in the sea, land, and air fields.
Therefore, whenever he entered a certain field, General Wang would bring a group of people to meet him and learn from him.
Now.
Hudong and Zhonghua, the two major shipyards, have independently spun off military shipbuilding, which he is secretly responsible for.
Then…
The people General Wang brought don't have to leave!
